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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.62, 44.97 and 31.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.62, 44.97 and 31.03 is: 42.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.62 : 44.97 = 31.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.62/44.97 = 31.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.62x = 44.97 × 31.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.62x = 1,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395.42/32.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.78

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